2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Criminal Justice
Title: Crisis Intervention Certificate
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.
(Level 2 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C2.CJ.CRISIS.INT
This certificate is attached to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice and provides the student with a specialized course of study and academic requirements necessary to qualify for a law enforcement agency with a minimum 45 semester hour requirement.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PSYT 2321 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CJSA 2334 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| BIOL 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYT 2345 | Principles of Behavior Management and Modification | 3 |
| HMSY 1337 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| SOCI 2340 | Drug Use and Abuse OR | 3 |
| CRIJ 1307 | Crime in America | (3) |
| PSYC 2316 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 2328 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ 2314 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJSA 1347 | Police Organization and Administration | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development OR | 3 |
| CRIJ 1313 | Juvenile Justice System | (3) |
| CJSA 1330 | Cybercrimes | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 45 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.